Scotland weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Scotland in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Scotland in March?
March in Scotland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Shetland to 10°C in Dundee. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Dundee and 5°C in Shetland.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 207 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected in Edinburgh. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Scotland in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Scotland climate page.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In March Edinburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Aberdeen
In March Aberdeen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Oban
In March Oban generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dundee
In March Dundee generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Shetland
In March Shetland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is March the best time to visit Scotland?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Scotland with often poor weather in Edinburgh.
On average, the best time to visit Scotland is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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